Specifications

Altera Corporation Software Version 7.1 SP1 3
DSP Builder Release Notes
Obtain & Install DSP Builder
Obtain & Install
DSP Builder
Before you can use DSP Builder, you must obtain the files and install
them on your computer. DSP Builder can be installed from the Quartus II,
7.1 SP1 DVD, or downloaded from the Altera web site.
1 The following instructions describe downloading and installing
DSP Builder. If you already have installed DSP Builder from the
DVD, skip to “DSP Builder Directory Structure” on page 4.
Download DSP Builder
If you have Internet access, you can download DSP Builder from Altera’s
web site at www.altera.com. Follow the instructions below to obtain DSP
Builder from the Internet.
If you do not have Internet access, contact your local Altera representative
to obtain the Quartus II version 7.1 SP1 DVD.
1. Point your web browser to www.altera.com/products/software/
2. Click on DSP Builder and then the link to Download DSP Builder.
3. Fill out the registration form and click Submit Request.
4. Read the Altera license agreement. Turn on the I have read the
license agreement check box and click Proceed to Final Step.
5. Follow the instructions on the download and installation page to
download the executable and save it to your hard disk.
Install DSP Builder
1 The MATLAB, Simulink and Quartus II software must be
installed before you install DSP Builder.
Follow these steps to install DSP Builder on a computer running a
supported version of the Windows operating system:
1. Close the following software if it is running on your computer:
● The Quartus II software
● The MATLAB and Simulink tools
● The ModelSim simulator
2. Choose Run (Windows Start menu).
3. Type <path>\DSPBuilder-v7.1 SP1.exe, where <path> is the
location of the downloaded file.